Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo early Christian memorial stones 195m north of Welltown

Two early Christian memorial stones 195m north of Welltown

England
List entry 1006673
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History & significance

Two early Christian memorial stones 195m north of Welltown is an ancient monument comprising two carved stone monuments of early Christian date located in Cornwall. The stones represent examples of the memorial and commemorative practices of the early Christian period in the South West of England, likely dating to the early medieval period. Their survival as upright monuments provides evidence of Christian settlement and burial practices in this region during the early post-Roman centuries. The stones are designated as a heritage monument reflecting the archaeological and historical importance of early Christian material culture in Cornwall.

Two early Christian memorial stones 195m north of Welltown is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006673. View the official record →

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What is Two early Christian memorial stones 195m north of Welltown?

Two early Christian memorial stones 195m north of Welltown is an ancient monument comprising two carved stone monuments of early Christian date located in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006673.

Who is responsible for protecting Two early Christian memorial stones 195m north of Welltown?

Two early Christian memorial stones 195m north of Welltown is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1006673.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two early Christian memorial stones 195m north of Welltown?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 430m south west of Fairy Cross Farm forming part of a round barrow cemetery (6.1 km), Bowl barrow 145m north west of Bodmin Lodge forming part of a round barrow cemetery (6.4 km), Wayside cross on Druid's Hill, 350m south east of Bodmin Lodge (6.6 km).

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